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BG09 DYS

2009 Volkswagen Fox

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,731 mi
Last recorded93,731 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Fox50,114 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 DYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelFox
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 93,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 85,508 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 84,910 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 77,590 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 73,684 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 70,317 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 66,296 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 66,288 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 63,554 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low ()

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

exhaust flexi pipe webbing coming adrift

Fail 30 Oct 2017 63,554 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight / stop light bulb fitted wrong (1.2.1f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low ()

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

exhaust flexi pipe webbing coming adrift

Pass 26 Sep 2016 53,272 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 30 Sep 2015 44,096 miles

under body cover

Fail 16 Sep 2015 43,640 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear of front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under body cover

Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,612 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 26,355 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 26,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 20,802 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 17,841 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Fox?

Based on 688,416 MOT tests across 39,526 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
4,653
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
39,526
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 8,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,065
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4,997
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BG09 DYS is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Fox models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 50,114 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Fox fails its MOT is suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement, accounting for 8,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG09 DYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Fox typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Volkswagen Fox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG09 DYS is a 2009 Volkswagen Fox, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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